Agenda Item
b. Update on Student Mentorship Framework ~ Updated 3.9.2026
Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity and
Dr. Latashia Searcy, Executive Director of Student Mentorship & Partnerships
Student
Mentorship &
Partnerships
Growth Begins
with Connection
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Programs & Total Schools Served
Programs:
• My Brother's Keeper (MBK)
• Our Sister's Keeper (OSK)
• Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Advocates
• Level Up - Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS)
• Communities in Schools (CIS)
2025-2026 DCSD Schools Served Through Mentorship
Total 69
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Framework Tiers
Level I: Universal
• Supports all students - Grade level or schoolwide (OSK/MBK)
Level II: Targeted
• Supports identified emerging groups of students by 'Securing the B.A.G.': Behavior,
Attendance, Grades (Level Up/BBBS)
• Community and corporate mentors matched based on location preference and
school needs
Level III: Intensive
• Supports high needs students facing significant barriers – personalized mentoring
with frequent & weekly check-ins, SMARTAO goal tracking and parent engagement
(FACE Advocates, CIS, Level Up/BBBS)
• Placement based on specialized programming and school needs
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My Brother's/Our Sister's Keeper (MBK & OSK)
Program Focus
To build meaningful relationships between
students and mentors that support academic
achievement, social-emotional growth,
leadership development, and
success through access and opportunity with
the ultimate focus of helping students thrive in
school and life.
Tier I - Universal
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MBK & OSK: A Snapshot
Characteristics Meeting Cadence Topics/Themes
• $500 Annual Stipend per • Meet twice monthly (min.) • Accountability
Champion; $250 Annual with mentees • Collaboration
Stipend per Mentor • Meetings are reported via • Service
• Student-Centered Chapter Meeting Log • Integrity
• Relationship-Driven • Champions upload agendas, • Leadership
• Focus on Whole-Child picture artifacts, and attendee • Respect
Development sign in sheet • Impact
• Structured & Purposeful • Innovation
• Leadership & Empowerment-
Oriented
• Supported by Trained Adults
• Connected to Enrichment
& Exposure Opportunities
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MBK Data
2024-2025 2025 – 2026 Increase
Students 508 674 33%
School Level 2024-2025 2025 – 2026 Increase
Elementary School 15 18 20%
Middle School 7 9 29%
High School 6 12 100%
Total 28 39 39%
Semester 1 (2025-2026)
This data represents Behavior Avg. Monthly Courses with
August through (One or Less Infraction Resulting in OSS) Attendance Passing Grades
December, 2025. 98.22% 94.09% 94.76%
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OSK Data
2024-2025 2025 – 2026 Increase
Students 672 879 31%
School Level 2024-2025 2025 – 2026 Increase
Elementary School 18 26 44%
Middle School 7 12 71%
High School 9 13 44%
Total 34 51 50%
Semester 1 (2025-2026)
This data represents Behavior Avg. Monthly Courses with
August through (One or Less Infraction Resulting in OSS) Attendance Passing Grades
December, 2025. 99.58% 93.96% 93.47%
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Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Advocates
Program Focus
To strengthen the connection between
schools, families, and the community,
and to support emerging students with
'Securing the B. A. G.' (behavior,
attendance, grades).
Tier: III – Intensive
FACE Advocates are DCSD Salaried Employees.
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FACE Advocates Support Cycle: A Snapshot
Beginning of Year Daily Weekly Monthly
• Introductory • Student Check- • Progress • 1:1 Student
Parent in Monitoring Meetings
Communication • Meet with • Lunch Visits (Progress
• Staff Orientation Students (Brief • Classroom Monitoring)
• Introductory vs. Extended) Observations • Caseload
Student • Parent Learning
Communication Communication Opportunities
Meeting
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FACE Advocates Support Cycle/Snapshot: Continued
DHSTN and DHSTS Technical Mindset Verbal
FACETYME Programming
Professional Learning
SMP Advocate Support
Visits Assistance Support De-escalation
Fernbank History Meetings - 222 Every Day Labs
Museum Monthly Advocate Practical Ways to Press
College Fairs Meetings
Reset in the Moment
College, Technical Task Cycle w/the
Creation of Monitoring The Path to Graduation
College, and Trade
School Visits Tools DOMO
Career Explorations Friday Drop-in Support Wrap-Around Services
(Partnership with Meetings
Financial Literacy for
Strategic Media Weekly Newsletter Students (partnership
Enterprises) DOMO with Wealthy Habits)
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FACE Advocate Data
School Level # Schools Advocates Students Participating
Middle 7
43 500
High 14
Semester 1 (2025-2026)
This data represents August Behavior Avg. Monthly Courses with
through December, 2025. (One or Less Infraction Resulting in OSS) Attendance Passing Grades
Middle School 81% 91% 88%
High School 90% 85% 79%
All Students 87.6% 84.9% 84.5%
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Level Up: Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS)
Program Focus
To “level up” students’ academic performance,
personal growth, and future readiness by
pairing them with caring adult mentors and
providing intentional, school-aligned support
that helps students thrive.
Framework Tiers: II & III – Targeted, Intensive (1:1)
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Level Up: BBBS - A Snapshot
Characteristics Meeting Cadence Topics/Themes
• Grant-funded • Once Weekly Sessions • Curriculum: Level
• Mentors: 2 per Grade Level (Avg.) • 1:1 or Group Sessions Up → 4 Pillars
• Caseload: 6th Grade – 100; 7th • 5 Students Per Group • Healthy Choices
Grade – 200; 8th Grade - 100 • Group Sessions Average • Vision for the Future
• Looping: Same Littles Yearly 45 minutes to 1 hour • Sense of Belonging
• Parent Contact: 3x/year minimum • 1:1 Sessions Average 30 • SEL/Mental Health
(for Support & Progress) Minutes
• Monitoring: Behavior, Attendance,
Grades (B.A.G.), & GMAS
• Impact Tools: Session Snapshot,
Youth Outcomes Survey,
Relationship Survey
• Training: SEL, Restorative Practices,
Trauma-Informed Care, Mandated
Report
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Level Up: BBBS - Data
School Students Participating
Lithonia Middle 400
6th 100
7th 200
8th 100
Semester 1 (2025-2026)
This data represents Behavior Avg. Monthly Courses with
October through (One or Less Infraction Resulting in OSS) Attendance Passing Grades
December, 2025. 99% 94.2% 92.9%
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Communities in Schools (CIS)
Program Focus
To remove barriers to learning and ensure
students stay in school, engaged, and on
track to graduate by addressing both
academic and non-academic needs.
Framework Tier: III – Intensive (1:1)
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CIS: A Snapshot
Characteristics Meeting Cadence Topics/Themes
• Grant-funded • Whole Group Assemblies, • Based on Short-term
• Campus-based Full-time Site Schoolwide Anti-Bullying Interventions,
Coordinator Campaigns Resources, and
• Integrated Student Supports • Targeted Meetings with Supports
• 3 Tiers of Support: Small Groups of Students, • Dependent Upon
1) Schoolwide Services Positive Interactions During Student Need(s)
2) Targeted Programs School • Barrier and Obstacle
3) Individualized Support • 1:1 Meetings, Support Removal Focus
• Needs Assessment Plans, Home Visits, and • In School Meeting(s) and
Conducted External Referrals Supports
• Designed to Remove Barriers • Family Outreach and
& Obstacles to Ensure Engagement
Student Success
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CIS Data
School Level # Schools Students Participating
Elementary 2
283
High 5
Semester 1 (2025-2026)
This data represents Behavior Avg. Monthly Courses with
August through (One or Less Infraction Resulting in OSS) Attendance Passing Grades
December, 2025. 98.9% 93% 93%
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Mentoring Community Partners
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Thank you.
Questions?
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